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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Northampton County

Virginia · 13,093 residents · 211.712 sq mi
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Northampton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,276. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,100. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,093
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13,061 in 1990
1990 – 2025
62 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 62 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+12%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Northampton County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,276
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,117 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,591
+63%since 1990
from $10,176 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$382
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
31.4% rent
2.7
+1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(6,848)
Black46.3%(6,050)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(293)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score66.4%(8,672)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(6,878)
Black42.8%(5,602)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(454)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score66.3%(8,677)
66
Unchangedsince 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton County, Virginia?

Northampton County, Virginia has about 13,093 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northampton County, Virginia?

The typical household in Northampton County, Virginia earns about $28,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton County, Virginia expensive?

In Northampton County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, Virginia?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northampton County, Virginia?

About 20.5% of people in Northampton County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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